Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology
Job summary Job Title: Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology Hours: 0.7WTE Job Type: Substantive Work Location: Bristol Royal Infirmary and Weston General Hospital. Bristol NHS Foundation Trust are delighted to have the opportunity to be able to appoint a Substantive consultant to join our well established multi-disciplinary diabetes & endocrinology team. This is a Part-time (7PA) post and will offer exposure to specialist secondary and tertiary diabetes and endocrine services in our dynamic and thriving teaching hospital. Applications from candidates wishing to work less than 7pas are also encouraged to apply. Our Foundation Trust is committed to delivering healthcare, research and teaching of the very highest quality in the appealing, vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Bristol and Weston area. Main duties of the job The post holder will be based at the Bristol Royal Infirmary but will also deliver 1 day at Weston General Hospital per week. Applicants must hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or have evidence of being within twelve months of award of CCT or equivalent by the date of interview. The post holder will also have full GMC registration. An application form, person specification, and job description can be found online at NHS jobs. About us Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston. With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that theSouth Westhas to offer. Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit andretaina workforce whichrepresentsthe rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge. Details Date posted 01 October 2026 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £113,565 to £150,569 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 387-M5129-MP Job locations Bristol Royal Infirmary Bristol BS2 8EG United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Candidates should note if successful in being shortlisted, an invite to attend for interview will be sent. Please contact Dr Bushra Ahmad (Clinical Lead) Bushra.Ahmad@uhbw.nhs.uk , Parag Yajnik (consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology) Parag.Yajnik@uhbw.nhs.uk , and Annie Avery (General manager) Annie.Avery@uhbw.nhs.uk and Dr Clare Holmes (Clinical Chair, Division of Medicine, Clare.Holmes@uhbw.nhs.uk for further enquiries and to arrange informal visits. Job description Job responsibilities Candidates should note if successful in being shortlisted, an invite to attend for interview will be sent. Please contact Dr Bushra Ahmad (Clinical Lead) Bushra.Ahmad@uhbw.nhs.uk , Parag Yajnik (consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology) Parag.Yajnik@uhbw.nhs.uk , and Annie Avery (General manager) Annie.Avery@uhbw.nhs.uk and Dr Clare Holmes (Clinical Chair, Division of Medicine, Clare.Holmes@uhbw.nhs.uk for further enquiries and to arrange informal visits. Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential Full and specialist GMC registration in Diabetes and Endocrinology or Within 12 months of obtaining expected CCT date at time of interview Desirable Higher academic qualification e.g. MSc, MD, PhD or equivalent. Experience Essential Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Diabetes and Endocrinology. Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision. Desirable Evidence of a special interest and expertise in parathyroid, calcium and metabolic bone disorders. Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty. Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty Skills in management of, parathyroid, calcium and metabolic bone disease Desirable Broad range of IT skills. Clinical Governance and Audit Essential Understanding of clinical governance and the individual governance responsibilities. Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation. Positive approach to evidence-based practice Evidence of recent and regular engagement with continuing professional development (CPD). Research Essential Knowledge of the principles involved in research Evidence of involvement in research. Desirable Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. MSc, MD, PhD. Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers Management & Leadership Essential Evidence of management training and learning from it. Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service. Ability to cope with and effectively organise a consultant's workload. Ability to practice independently as a consultant Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership. Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks. Desirable Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses. Interpersonal, communication and team working skills Essential Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues. Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English. Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries. Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multiprofessional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions. Ability to be a flexible team member. Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes Essential Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances Awareness of personal limitations. Desirable Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels. Trained as a Consultant Appraiser Other Essential Meets professional health requirements. Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential Full and specialist GMC registration in Diabetes and Endocrinology or Within 12 months of obtaining expected CCT date at time of interview Desirable Higher academic qualification e.g. MSc, MD, PhD or equivalent. Experience Essential Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Diabetes and Endocrinology. Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision. Desirable Evidence of a special interest and expertise in parathyroid, calcium and metabolic bone disorders. Clinical Knowledge and Skills Essential Up to date knowledge and experience of relevant specialty. Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty Skills in management of, parathyroid, calcium and metabolic bone disease Desirable Broad range of IT skills. Clinical Governance and Audit Essential Understanding of clinical governance and the individual governance responsibilities. Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation. Positive approach to evidence-based practice Evidence of recent and regular engagement with continuing professional development (CPD). Research Essential Knowledge of the principles involved in research Evidence of involvement in research. Desirable Additional academic experience and qualifications e.g. MSc, MD, PhD. Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers Management & Leadership Essential Evidence of management training and learning from it. Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service. Ability to cope with and effectively organise a consultant's workload. Ability to practice independently as a consultant Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership. Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks. Desirable Evidence of management/leadership experience and/or qualifications and courses. Interpersonal, communication and team working skills Essential Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues. Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English. Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries. Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multiprofessional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions. Ability to be a flexible team member. Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes Essential Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances Awareness of personal limitations. Desirable Additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels. Trained as a Consultant Appraiser Other Essential Meets professional health requirements. Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
